Empowering Mathematics Teachers Through Geogebra Training On Solids And Nets: A Community Engagement Approach

Abstract

Integrating technology into mathematics instruction requires equipping teachers with both technical skills and pedagogical insight. As part of a broader community engagement initiative, a GeoGebra training program was designed to support mathematics teachers through dynamic modeling. This study focuses on a specific module in which participants constructed 3D cuboids and designed nets of square pyramids using GeoGebra. The training emphasized features such as sliders, surface area, volume visualization and nets to enhance conceptual understanding. Participants were guided through step-by-step demonstrations and documented their modeling processes in structured worksheets. To evaluate the impact of the training, pre-test and post-test were conducted to assess improvements in GeoGebra proficiency, along with worksheets that documented each participant's process and approach. The results revealed significant gains in both teacher’s technical competence and their confidence in applying GeoGebra in classroom instruction. This study highlights how focused modules within a community-based training program can meaningfully support teachers in integrating dynamic mathematics tools into classroom instruction.